Net Zero Assistant Manager / Manager

AAB; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AAB as a Net Zero Assistant Manager / Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across various industries. You will support clients in carbon measurement and develop emissions reduction strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, and you will work in a collaborative environment focused on positive environmental change.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating carbon inventories across scope 1, 2, and 3.
• Familiar with reporting regulations like CSRD and TCFD.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data related to carbon emissions.
• Support clients in developing emission reduction plans.
• Monitor industry standards related to carbon accounting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Geography

Degree in Sustainability

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Digital carbon accounting tools

GHG Protocol

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THE BUSINESS

AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group, providing services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle, helping them manage the critical elements that make businesses tick - their people and their finances.

THE BUSINESS

AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group, providing services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle, helping them manage the critical elements that make businesses tick - their people and their finances.

AAB are focused on people. They believe in the resilience of the human spirit; that with bravery, hard work and perseverance, people can accomplish amazing things. AAB are human, passionate, bold, motivational, positive, empathetic, driven and straight-talking.

THE TEAM

At AAB we pride ourselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal. We know that our success is down to one thing, our people, and we make sure looking after our people is at the heart of everything we do.

Does AAB sound like a good fit for you? We currently have an opening for a Net Zero Assistant Manager / Manager to join our team.

THE ROLE
Net Zero Assistant Manager / Manager - Edinburgh or Aberdeen
Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Net Zero Assistant Manager or Manager (based on experience) to join our small team and assist our clients in integrating sustainability principles into their operations, strategies, and reporting. This role is ideal for an early-mid career professional, the successful candidate will support projects across a range of industries, helping clients address environmental challenges, enhance responsibility, and meet compliance and sustainability goals.

Purpose of the role/key responsibilities:
Carbon measurement

• Gather, validate, and analyse data related to clients' scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions across various industries and sectors
• Present carbon inventories to clients ensuring that the inventories are contextualised and clear for clients to understand

Emissions reduction plans

• Support clients to develop tailored and detailed carbon emission reduction plans that include near and long-term net zero targets
• Ensure on-time project delivery, write technical reports and present project outputs to clients
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique business operations and identify emission sources
• Identify and communicate carbon and energy related risks and opportunities within our clients' sectors
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Regulatory compliance

• Monitor evolving regulations, industry standards, and trends related to carbon accounting and sustainability reporting, ensuring our clients' adherence to their regulatory compliance requirements

Client service profile building and cross-sell marketing

• Supporting the development of our business development and client acquisition activities. This will be in the external market but will principally address our significant internal cross-sell opportunity
• Represent the client services team and lead internal engagement with colleagues in all other business units across our offices in the UK and Ireland

Other ESG and sustainability responsibilities

• Whilst the focus of this role is carbon accounting, other services delivered by the team include includes materiality assessments, sustainability strategies and reporting. Experience in these areas is not essential, but will be a plus

Experience and skill set required for the role:

• Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change through responsible business practices
• Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainability or a numerical field such as Accounting and Finance. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., IEMA) will be a plus
• Strong track record creating carbon inventories across scope 1,2 and 3 in alignment with GHG Protocol
• Experience using digital carbon accounting tools or software and utilising emission factor databases
• Detailed knowledge of reporting regulations, standards, guidance, and frameworks, such as: CSRD, ISSB, TCFD, SECR, GRI, SBTi, CDP and TNFD
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a range of audiences effectively, including the C-Suite level
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines
• Solutions mindset and interconnected outlook, with a highly collaborative working style and pro-active approach
• The ability to clearly articulate the commercial benefits of robust net-zero and sustainability strategies
• Track record of business development and experience writing proposals
• Detailed understanding of double materiality assessments and broad sustainability strategies would be a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Highly proactive and comfortable working in a small team
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a personal purpose for a career in sustainability
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively in a professional environment, willing to learn from others and contribute to the shared success of AAB's Sustainable Business & ESG Services.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to think critically about sustainability challenge
• A strong appetite for continual learning and seeking career development opportunities

At AAB you will have tremendous opportunities that will meet your career aspirations, working in a progressive, energetic and stimulating environment alongside supportive and engaging professional teammates.

AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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